Assessment and Treatment of Pain in Palliative Care from a Pharmacological Perspective
Date and time
Location
Seminar Room
Cancer Council WA 15 Bedbrook Place Shenton Park, WA 6008 AustraliaRefund Policy
Description
Assessment and Treatment of Pain in Palliative Care from a Pharmacological Perspective
Overview
A case study based, interactive session delivered by specialist clinicians. The World Health Organisation states;
“Pain is one of the most frequent and serious symptoms experienced by patients in need of palliative care. ...”
“Opioids can also alleviate other common distressing physical symptoms including breathlessness. Controlling such symptoms at an early stage is an ethical duty to relieve suffering and to respect the dignity of people.”
Retrieved 13 June 2018, http://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/palliative-care
Learning areas
- Current practice in pain assessment
- Pain management for palliative care patients
- Developing treatment plans
- Use of opioids in palliative care
Date: 12 September 2018
Time: 9am - 1pm
Venue: Seminar Room, 15 Bedbrook Place, Shenton Park
Designed for: Doctors, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Facility Managers, Pastoral Care Workers, Aboriginal Health Workers, Counsellors
Presented by: Penelope Tuffin, Advanced Practice Pharmacist, Palliative Care and Pain Management
Dr Roanna Bornshin, Palliative Care Specialist Physician
Organised by
Palliative care education for health professionals, health care workers and palliative care volunteers across WA.
Our events are aimed at increasing knowledge and understanding of palliative care for health professionals caring for any person with a life-limiting illness in all settings.
The education programs are facilitated by project officers in collaboration with expert palliative care clinical providers and health professionals. Tailored education to meet specific requirements is available as we continue to improve and develop our programs to meet the growing demand for palliative and supportive care education.
PaSCE is supported by Cancer Council of WA and the WA Cancer and Palliative Care Network, WA Department of Health.
Our events are PRIVATELY LISTED, to view what is coming up visit our Health Professionals Calendar
https://www.cancerwa.asn.au/articles/calendar/calendar-health-professional-training-seminars-and/
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